Liverpool are reported to have joined the long list of clubs chasing Benfica's highly-rated full back Miguel.
The Portugal international right back is rated in the £4-5 million bracket and has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid, Internazionale, Juventus, CSKA Moscow and Newcastle in the past.
Indeed, Newcastle's interest last summer seemed particularly concrete, but The Magpies failed to concur on a deal for the 25-year-old whom recently-crowned Portuguese champions Benfica are still loathe to lose.
Benitez is believed to view the pacey defender as an excellent addition to his UEFA Champions League winning squad, but is sure to face fierce competition if he does firm up his interest.
The player's agent Jean Musampa confirmed to skysports.com a fortnight ago that he was aware of interest from a host of Europe's top clubs, but it does seem the full back could finally be prised from Estadio da Luz this summer.
Meanwhile, The Reds have also been linked with a move for Real Madrid midfielder Juanfran.
The 20-year-old winger has long been highly regarded at the Santiago Bernabeu, but has failed to make the breakthrough to Real's first team.
Benitez is well aware of the youngster's talents and is ready to offer him the chance to prove himself after losing patience with Juanfran's former team-mate Antonio Nunez.